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Best cheap cars 2021
So you’re looking for a cheap car – but you still want a good car, right? Just because the price is low, it doesn't mean that the quality is too. All the cars here have low recommended retail prices and low monthly costs.
1. Hyundai i10
The Hyundai i10 is a great little car, and the fact that it is not too expensive is the icing on the cake. It comes with a good level of tech – but the cheapest cars don’t come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The entry-level 67hp engine is sluggish, too, so you won’t be going anywhere in a hurry. Still, safety equipment is good – you get features such as cruise control and autonomous emergency braking even in the cheapest cars.
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2. SEAT Ibiza
Ok, so some of the interior materials in the SEAT Ibiza feel a bit scratchy – they are not up to the standard you’d see in other Volkswagen group cars. But you do get a decent amount of space and the Ibiza has a big boot, too. The entry-level model also gets desirable features such as a touchscreen display and smartphone mirroring (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay). Check out the monthly prices to see if the Ibiza is within your budget.
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3. Skoda Kamiq
You don’t have to settle for a dinky city car if you want a cheap car. The Skoda Kamiq is a high-riding SUV that’s spacious and easy to drive. The cheapest car in the range comes with things like a colour touchscreen infotainment system and a leather steering wheel. Again, keep an eye out for finance deals with low monthly costs.
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4. Nissan Juke
If you’re in the market for a cheap SUV, the Kamiq isn’t your only choice. The Nissan Juke certainly stands out, and while there are more practical vehicles on sale, you’ll be choosing this cheap car on how it looks. The cheapest Juke is pretty basic mind you – it misses out on things like Bluetooth. Make sure you check out its monthly deals to see if it’s in your budget.
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5. Vauxhall Corsa
The Vauxhall Corsa has been one of the most commonly sold cars in the UK for years. You get a decent amount of car for your money and it looks smart too. You might think that the interior looks a little drab and space in the back seats isn’t great. Still, it’s a good, solid cheap car.
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6. Kia Ceed
The Kia Ceed is one of the biggest cars in this list and for extra peace of mind it comes with one of the longest warranties too – seven years. It’s a practical hatchback with a decent-sized boot, a touchscreen infotainment system and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. It’s not the most fun to drive however, though that may not be an issue if your main priority is value for money.
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7. Nissan Micra
The Micra is here because of its low monthly prices – check them out because its recommended retail price might seem a little high to qualify for this list. Still, it looks relatively smart and is quiet and comfortable with a good-quality interior. The entry-level engine won’t excite you however and similar cars offer more space.
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8. Skoda Scala
The Skoda Scala does what Skoda does best – offering you a car that’s cheaper to buy and has more space inside than any of its direct alternatives. Passenger space is good, there are loads of storage areas scattered around the cabin and the Scala has a large, square boot. It even feels well built and has an infotainment system that is logical to use. The Scala isn’t a barrel of laughs to drive though, but it is comfortable enough.
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9. Citroen C3
The Citroen C3 will certainly stand out in the supermarket car park thanks to those optional protective strips – called air bumps. They have a degree of practicality too, protecting the C3 from trolley bangs and car door scrapes. Apart from the looks, the C3 isn’t the biggest of small cars and the infotainment is clunky. It is, however, very comfortable.
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10. Kia Picanto
Just like the Ceed, the Kia Picanto has a seven-year warranty, so this cheap car is a reassuring one too. It looks great and is a doddle to drive in town. Being a cheap city car, it’s not exactly got a long equipment list – the cheapest version doesn’t have air-con, for example, and comes with steel wheels with plastic trims.
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Cheapest cars on sale 2021
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1. Dacia Sandero
The Dacia Sandero is the cheapest new car you can buy. But it’s not only cheap, it’s fairly spacious too. There’s not much else the Sandero has going for it though – it’s pretty basic, the interior feels dated and the cheapest model doesn’t even get a radio.
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2. Mitsubishi Mirage
The best thing the Mirage has going for it is its five-year warranty – most new cars have a three-year warranty. So at least you should have peace of mind.
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3. Dacia Sandero Stepway
The Sandero Stepway is basically the same as the standard Sandero, except that its suspension is raised a little which means you sit a bit higher, and it has some extra body cladding to make it look more like an SUV. The cheapest models are still very basic however.
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4. Kia Picanto
The Kia Picanto has a seven-year warranty, so this cheap car is a reassuring one too. It looks great and is a doddle to drive in town. Being a cheap city car, it hasn’t got a long equipment list – the cheapest version doesn’t have air-con, for example, and comes with steel wheels with plastic trims.
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5. Dacia Logan MCV
The Dacia Logan MCV is a small estate car that’s practical and cheap. Like every other Dacia, it’s frills-free. The cheapest models are really quite basic.
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